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maryland in hyattsville was downright jubilant when it became clear that maryland voters had resoundingly approved question 4, the so- called dream act. this allows undocumented immigrants and their children to pay in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities. assuming they've attended a maryland high school for three years, graduated from high school, and paid income taxes. >> the numbers are overwhelming. >> reporter: state senator roger man know was one of the cosponsors of the bill. >> really gone through a long learning process on this bill. >> reporter: he said going into the night, he thought the vote on question 4 was going to be a lot closer than it turned out to be. senator manno said at the end of day the maryland voters simply realized that helping young people better themselves helps the entire state. >> this bill is about children, it's about kids. it's about folks in our communities. it's about a level playing field. >> reporter: executive director of casa in action and a depriving force behind the dream act agrees. >> more than 1.6 million voters say like -- c
maryland in hyattsville was downright jubilant when it became clear that maryland voters had resoundingly approved question 4, the so- called dream act. this allows undocumented immigrants and their children to pay in-state tuition rates at state colleges and universities. assuming they've attended a maryland high school for three years, graduated from high school, and paid income taxes. >> the numbers are overwhelming. >> reporter: state senator roger man know was one of the...
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and maryland in an hour and a half. at 8:00 p.m. then we'll be with you all night long as the results start to come in. we're going to be doing cut-ins twice an hour here on wusa9 and if you want to get results acceptability right to the phone -- sent right to the phone, text -- then join us for an extended hour of 9news now starting at 11:00. >> our coverage continues with mike and andrea tomorrow starting at 4:25 a.m. >> all right topper the forecast? >> if you're going out tonight it's cold and grab a jacket especially in you're line at the time. and the nor'easter gives us a glancing blow tomorrow and we'll talk more about that tonight at 7:00. >> the cbs "evening news" is next. topper and derek will see you at 7:00 and as always wusa9.com is always on. >> stay with us for election night 2012. >> good night. [ captions by: caption colorado, llc 800-775-7838 email: comments@captioncolorado.com ]
and maryland in an hour and a half. at 8:00 p.m. then we'll be with you all night long as the results start to come in. we're going to be doing cut-ins twice an hour here on wusa9 and if you want to get results acceptability right to the phone -- sent right to the phone, text -- then join us for an extended hour of 9news now starting at 11:00. >> our coverage continues with mike and andrea tomorrow starting at 4:25 a.m. >> all right topper the forecast? >> if you're going out...
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the couple has a 9 nine-year- old daughter. >>> maryland also become -- a 19-year-old daughter. >>> maryland also becomes the first state in the nation to let illegal immigrants pay in- state tuitions for in-state colleges. maryland students are eligible after attending high school in the state for three years and if they or their parents can prove they filed state income taxes during that time. >>> at the federal level the fiscal cliff is looming for lawmakers in the upcoming lame duck session, but even before he is sworn into office senator elect tim kaine is hoping to get some help to solve the urgent issue and stop the massive sequestration budget cuts. kaine says the close votes in his race and the presidential election mean people want the congress to compromise. as peggy fox reports, the former governor and the former mayor of richmond says he knows well how to reach across the aisle. >> reporter: on the day after his victory senator elect tim kaine appeared relaxed and energized to begin his work in congress. >> it was an exciting night last night. >> reporter: kaine says his and pre
the couple has a 9 nine-year- old daughter. >>> maryland also become -- a 19-year-old daughter. >>> maryland also becomes the first state in the nation to let illegal immigrants pay in- state tuitions for in-state colleges. maryland students are eligible after attending high school in the state for three years and if they or their parents can prove they filed state income taxes during that time. >>> at the federal level the fiscal cliff is looming for lawmakers in the...
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marylanders will also vote on the so-called dream act ballot initiative and if it passes, undocumented immigrants would be allowed to pay in-state tuition at local community colleges. there's also question 7 which would allow for a casino in prince george's county and table games in five other gambling venues. coe wynn has more from forth washington. >>reporter: it's a big day in prince george's county where voters either get to place their bets or fold on a hot- button issue. a long line in fort washington with a lot on the line for question 7. a yes vote adds table games throughout the state. a no vote keeps a new las vegas- style casino out of the national harbor. >> no added revenue. >> 12,000 jobs. >>reporter: after $80 million poured into tv ads and countless protests, some voters aren't budging. >> these are the buttons that they push that we jump. i say no, let the people stop controlling us. we get the crumbs off the table, let them come back to the table later, but we control the conversation. this is not about us, it's about big money. >>reporter: with the voters getting the
marylanders will also vote on the so-called dream act ballot initiative and if it passes, undocumented immigrants would be allowed to pay in-state tuition at local community colleges. there's also question 7 which would allow for a casino in prince george's county and table games in five other gambling venues. coe wynn has more from forth washington. >>reporter: it's a big day in prince george's county where voters either get to place their bets or fold on a hot- button issue. a long line...
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>>> voters in maryland approved three key initiatives last night. none was watched more by the entire nation than question 6 which involved the legalization of same sex marriage. maryland, maine, washington state became the first states to approve same sex marriage at the ballot box. 32 states have voted on same sex marriage since 1988 and until last night all 32 had a posed it. -- opposed it. o'malley celebrated the victory. >> i want to say thank you to each and every one of you. you were out there at the polls and you were out there another work every day -- at work every day. you're at your churches and hour mosques and your synagogues and you were carrying the banner of human dignity in this important question forward. >> the ballot initiative in minnesota to add an amendment to the state constitution which would ban same sex marriage was voted down. however, same sex marriage will remain illegal in minnesota because of an existing law which is already in practice. >>> how much money must be at stake the big money casinos are willing to think a
>>> voters in maryland approved three key initiatives last night. none was watched more by the entire nation than question 6 which involved the legalization of same sex marriage. maryland, maine, washington state became the first states to approve same sex marriage at the ballot box. 32 states have voted on same sex marriage since 1988 and until last night all 32 had a posed it. -- opposed it. o'malley celebrated the victory. >> i want to say thank you to each and every one of...
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we look at the presidential race in maryland. with 61% of the resix reporting, no -- precinct reporting, no surprise with obama leading. also take a look at the presidential numbers from washington, d.c. 48% of the precincts reporting, look at this. overwhelming, 92% for barack obama to 7% for mitt romney. again, no surprise. 40 minutes ago, a winner was declared in the u.s. senate race in virginia. democrat tim kane, as we told you, state republican george allen. we heard some of george allen's concession speech. kane will replace democrat webb who is retiring. democrat john delaney beat out republican incumbent roscoe bartlett this evening. >> the polls closed hours ago. some folks, believe it or not, are still out there in the cold waiting to vote. ken molestina at potomac middle school in virginia. how long is the line now, kenny? >> reporter: well, i have to report, derek, it wrapped up just moments ago. the last vote was cast shortly after 10:50. what a long night it was tonight for everyone involved. this was an unpreceden
we look at the presidential race in maryland. with 61% of the resix reporting, no -- precinct reporting, no surprise with obama leading. also take a look at the presidential numbers from washington, d.c. 48% of the precincts reporting, look at this. overwhelming, 92% for barack obama to 7% for mitt romney. again, no surprise. 40 minutes ago, a winner was declared in the u.s. senate race in virginia. democrat tim kane, as we told you, state republican george allen. we heard some of george...
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., maryland and virginia. far a voters guide to the -- for a voters guide to the races and the questions in ballot. in today's general election, log on tthe website, wusa9.com and click on campaign 2012. >>> well, a stafford county woman frustrated after learning she could not vote today. the reason? the county sent her a notice saying you're not a citizen. >> the 22-year-old was born and raised in virginia and she's voted before and couldn't understand why. and listen, this was not a scam. preeti arla explains what happens and if she ended up casting a ballot. >> reporter: she has been waiting for election day for months. >> because i want my opinion now heard. i want my vote to count. i have that right to vote. >> reporter: so imagine her surprise when she opened up this envelope with what she thought was the volter registration card. instead she found a letter saying she had been declared is noncitizen and could not vote. mccormick born in fairfax county says it makes no sense. >> i went through a lot of mo
., maryland and virginia. far a voters guide to the -- for a voters guide to the races and the questions in ballot. in today's general election, log on tthe website, wusa9.com and click on campaign 2012. >>> well, a stafford county woman frustrated after learning she could not vote today. the reason? the county sent her a notice saying you're not a citizen. >> the 22-year-old was born and raised in virginia and she's voted before and couldn't understand why. and listen, this was...
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marylanders will also vote on the dream act ballot initiative. if it passes, undocumented immigrants would be allowed to pay in-state tuition at local community colleges. there's also question 7 which would allow for a casino in prince george's county and table games in five other gambling venues. coe em is live at a polling site in washington. good morning, coe. >>reporter: good morning, andrea. you mentioned there are multiple parts to question 7. people here and in washington will vote in less than a half an hour. take a look at how long the line is already for people that have come in this morning and they'll have to think about whether or not they're going to add table games to existing and planned casinos in the states and whether or not they want a new sixth casino in prince george's county that will likely be at the national harbor. we're going to go over to the line and speak to one voter who has already made up his mind on question 7, mr. jerry mathis. good morning. why are you voting agnst question 7? >> i'm voting against question 7 f
marylanders will also vote on the dream act ballot initiative. if it passes, undocumented immigrants would be allowed to pay in-state tuition at local community colleges. there's also question 7 which would allow for a casino in prince george's county and table games in five other gambling venues. coe em is live at a polling site in washington. good morning, coe. >>reporter: good morning, andrea. you mentioned there are multiple parts to question 7. people here and in washington will vote...
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in maryland they're open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. you can learn more about the local candidates and ballot questions at wusa9.com. just click on campaign 2012. and be sure to join us tonight for complete coverage of the returns from cbs news and 9 news. >>> coming up on 5:07 election day morning. we're going to take a look at the other news coming up, including some investigations this morning into a couple of terrible accidents. >>> plus police release a video they hope leads to the arrest of a pair of serial arsonists. >>> ahead in sports, a little salt in the wounds of redskins fans as the refs admit they made a really big mistake sunday. we'll be right back. >>> 5:09 on this tuesday morning, election day. no weather excuses not to get out and vote. you're just going to need a heavier coat, especially this morning. it's cold. we got 20s and 30s, even some upper teens in western maryland. we're looking at just a couple of clouds at times this morning. it's not going to be that cloudy today. it's going to be a decent amount of sunsh
in maryland they're open from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. you can learn more about the local candidates and ballot questions at wusa9.com. just click on campaign 2012. and be sure to join us tonight for complete coverage of the returns from cbs news and 9 news. >>> coming up on 5:07 election day morning. we're going to take a look at the other news coming up, including some investigations this morning into a couple of terrible accidents. >>> plus police release a video they hope...
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but what was the difference in maryland? >> i think you saw a lot of efforts in maryland to really get people out on this issue. and that's from both sides. from the folks who oppose gay marriage and the folks who were in favor of it. i think the difference was it had already gone before the legislature. this is a moderate to progressive state and i think voters there were ready to approve it and that's why we saw a pretty solid win for them yesterday. >> but the opponents really thought they had this one because there was a lot of pressure in churches and in synagogues and whatever -- against this. >> absolutely. the national organizations that opposed gay marriage national organizations for marriage in particular put a lot of effort into the state and did a lot of organizing in churches particularly african-american, latino churches and really trying to push people against this. but i think they found that maryland voters were more open to accepting gay marriage than they thought. >> talk about the vote in minnesota which
but what was the difference in maryland? >> i think you saw a lot of efforts in maryland to really get people out on this issue. and that's from both sides. from the folks who oppose gay marriage and the folks who were in favor of it. i think the difference was it had already gone before the legislature. this is a moderate to progressive state and i think voters there were ready to approve it and that's why we saw a pretty solid win for them yesterday. >> but the opponents really...
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district six in maryland was reengineered. the redistricting and that made it more likely for roscoe bartlett who was there for i believe ten terms would lose it. >> so much to watch tonight and in virginia as well, to get instant election results of all the important races delivered right to your mobile device, text election and the number 9 to 25543. we also have realtime results on our wusa9 facebook page and wusa9.com. >> we have another update for you in half an hour and we'll be here all night folks, no matter how long it takes the latest results and reaction from everywhere across our area. >> this has been a 9news now campaign 2012 update. >>> pelley: breaking news of the moment, cbs news projects that mitt romney will carry the state of arkansas. no great surprise there. john mccain won the state of arkansas by 20% in 2008. mid mid will take arkansas and that changes our presidential race map. let's have a look. president obama with 78 electoral votes and the states that you see in blue. mitt romney with 88 electoral
district six in maryland was reengineered. the redistricting and that made it more likely for roscoe bartlett who was there for i believe ten terms would lose it. >> so much to watch tonight and in virginia as well, to get instant election results of all the important races delivered right to your mobile device, text election and the number 9 to 25543. we also have realtime results on our wusa9 facebook page and wusa9.com. >> we have another update for you in half an hour and we'll...